Whenever I’m done exercising, my first want is a big bowl of ice cream to relax with and cool down. But that’s not exactly the best way to go; burning 500 calories to gain 600 kind of defeats the purpose of exercising, right?

There are certain foods that are good to eat right after exercising. The first things you should grab are ‘good’ carbs. Yeah I know, people often tell you that you should stay away from carbs, but after a workout, they are exactly what you need to replenish your body.

Next, you should pack on the protein! On average after exercise, a person should get in 10-15 grams of protein. If you want meat to satisfy this requirement, try small portions of lean grilled chicken or fish.

Here are a couple of recipes that you can tackle after a workout.

What do you like to eat after working out?